According to MTV, the projects have been in development for almost two years, and the games will be announced in spring 2006.

Though he didn't go into specifics about the games, expect them to be from different genres. Moore told MTV the games will "leverage Rare's incredible ability to broaden the demographic that are attracted to the consoles."

Let the speculation begin! Obviously, Microsoft didn't buy out Rare so they could put out Perfect Dark: Zero for the Xbox, but all will be forgiven if they do put it out for the 360. And I wouldn't mind a new Banjo Kazooie or Blast Corps while they're at it.

EDIT: Before anyone gets excited, I also thought "Battletoads! I'm so there!" Too bad Midway now owns the rights. But Killer Instinct is still a Rare property, so cross your fingers.